The Jig Gig aims to raise much-needed funds for Jigsaw4u whose aim is to support children, young people and their families who have experienced, grief, loss and trauma. It has offices in Mitcham and Epsom, Surrey; East Grinstead, West Sussex and St Helens, Merseyside.
During the concert, there will be interviews and comment from young people who have benefited from the help they have received from the charity. It will also be a chance to meet Anne Davies, the charity’s founder and chief executive, who recently received an Inspiring Woman of the Year Award from SHE women’s magazine.
HOW TO BOOK Tickets are £10 in advance or £15 on the door. Book online at www.jigsaw4u.org.uk or call 020 8697 9731. Free parking and refreshments available THE LINE UP No-one is claiming star billing and the Jig-Gig’s line-up is impressive: • Ukulele playing Jem Cooke is a rising young music star, who has wowed audiences at venues such as The Roundhouse and Ronnie Scott’s. Her dad, Dave Cooke, known as ‘Dangerous Dave’ will be performing with her. He has written music for many well known TV shows.
• Julie Rayne is a cabaret singer who has worked with a range of artists from the late Tommy Cooper to Sir Cliff Richard; • Gerry Snape is one of the UK’s most rated jazz singers • Cindy Kent, formerly the lead singer of The Settlers, also presents for Premier Radio and is now an ordained reverend.
• Roger Hurrell singer/songwriter plays guitar and will be releasing his new CD “Back on Track” in the New Year.
• The Peter Bye Band – many artistes will be backed by The Peter Bye Band, a hooligan mix of manic musicians
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